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I acquired an Olympus OM-D EM-5 on February 27, 2013. I got it with the bundled 12-50mm kit lens.
I acquired an Olympus OM-D EM-5 on February 27, 2013. I got it with the bundled 12-50mm kit lens.


* [http://www.dpreview.com/articles/9115179666/user-guide-getting-the-most-out-of-the-olympus-e-m5 User Guide: Getting the most out of the Olympus E-M5]
* [http://www.flickr.com/cameras/olympus/e-m5/ Flickr pics taken with this camera]
* [http://www.flickr.com/cameras/olympus/e-m5/ Flickr pics taken with this camera]
* [http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/omd-em5/omd-em5VIDEO.HTM Video recording]
* [http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/omd-em5/omd-em5VIDEO.HTM Video recording]
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I will almost certainly be getting the [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00836JHVQ/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk 75mm f1.8 lens]. After that, I'm not sure. I'm considering:
I will almost certainly be getting the [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00836JHVQ/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk 75mm f1.8 lens]. After that, I'm not sure. I'm considering:


* [http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-7-14mm-Thirds-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0028Y5GKK Panasonic 7-14mm f4.0]. I've never used such a wide angle lens before, so I'd want to rent and play with it first.
* [http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Special-Edition-12mm-Lens/dp/B0096WDLOU 12mm f2.0] or [http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-M-Zuiko-17mm-f1-8-Silver/dp/B00A7Q9U9Y/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top 17mm f1.8] as an every day lens.
* [http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-Special-Edition-12mm-Lens/dp/B0096WDLOU 12mm f2.0] or [http://www.amazon.com/Olympus-M-Zuiko-17mm-f1-8-Silver/dp/B00A7Q9U9Y/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top 17mm f1.8] as an every day lens.


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* Meetings, often in low-light conditions. This is where the 75mm f1.8 comes in.
* Meetings, often in low-light conditions. This is where the 75mm f1.8 comes in.


[http://www.four-thirds.org/en/microft/lense.html Lens catalog]
Other possibilities:


== Accessories ==
* [http://www.thephoblographer.com/2012/08/02/first-impressions-panasonc-12-35mm-f2-8-x-lens-micro-four-thirds/ First Impressions: Panasonc 12-35mm f2.8 X Lens (Micro Four Thirds)]
* [http://www.thephoblographer.com/2012/06/03/review-voigtlander-17-5mm-f0-95-lens-micro-four-thirds/ Review: Voigtlander 17.5mm f0.95 Lens (Micro Four Thirds)]
* [http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-7-14mm-Thirds-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0028Y5GKK Panasonic 7-14mm f4.0]. I've never used such a wide angle lens before, so I'd want to rent and play with it first.


* [http://photofocus.com/2012/12/31/whats-in-scotts-bag-now/ What's in Scott's Bag Now?]
See also:
* [http://www.barnabyrobson.org/journal/camera-gear/ Camera gear]


== Reviews ==
* [http://www.thephoblographer.com/2012/12/01/holiday-2012-recommended-lenses-for-micro-four-thirds/ Holiday 2012: Recommended Lenses for Micro Four Thirds]
* [http://www.four-thirds.org/en/microft/lense.html Lens catalog]


* [http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-mirrorless-camera-over-1000/ Best Mirrorless Camera Over $1,000]
== Bag ==
* [http://photofocus.com/2013/01/04/olympus-om-d-em-5-micro-four-thirds-long-term-review/ Olympus OM-D EM-5 (Micro Four Thirds) Long Term Review]
* [http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/olympus_om_d_e_m5_review.shtml Olympus OM-D E-M5: A Field Review. The Best MFT Camera Yet.] Also has good overview of lenses.
 
=== Bags ===


I have the [http://www.blackrapid.com/ BlackRapid] [http://www.amazon.com/BlackRapid-RS10SC-1AO-Metro-Camera-Strap-Black/dp/B009TL1YMY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Metro camera strap]. In theory, the Snapr 35 would have been perfect, but it was not well-reviewed.
I have the [http://www.blackrapid.com/ BlackRapid] [http://www.amazon.com/BlackRapid-RS10SC-1AO-Metro-Camera-Strap-Black/dp/B009TL1YMY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Metro camera strap]. In theory, the Snapr 35 would have been perfect, but it was not well-reviewed.
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* [http://www.amazon.com/Billingham-Document-Shoulder-Leather-Fittings/dp/B000S6AKE2 Billingham Hadley Small]
* [http://www.amazon.com/Billingham-Document-Shoulder-Leather-Fittings/dp/B000S6AKE2 Billingham Hadley Small]
* [http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/hubba-hubba-hiney.aspx Think Tank Hubba Hubba Hiney]. Could potentially hack this to connect to my BlackRapid Metro strap.
* [http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/hubba-hubba-hiney.aspx Think Tank Hubba Hubba Hiney]. Could potentially hack this to connect to my BlackRapid Metro strap.
I'll probably get a [[Tom Bihn]] [http://www.tombihn.com/accessories/TB0918.html 3D mesh organizer cube] to hold various accessories and cables.


Other possibilities and resources:
Other possibilities and resources:


* [http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3221845 Camera bag for m4/3?]
* [http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3221845 Camera bag for m4/3?]
== See Also ==
* [http://photofocus.com/2012/12/31/whats-in-scotts-bag-now/ What's in Scott's Bag Now?]
* [http://www.barnabyrobson.org/journal/camera-gear/ Camera gear]
=== Reviews ===
* [http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-mirrorless-camera-over-1000/ Best Mirrorless Camera Over $1,000] (The Wirecutter)
* [http://photofocus.com/2013/01/04/olympus-om-d-em-5-micro-four-thirds-long-term-review/ Olympus OM-D EM-5 (Micro Four Thirds) Long Term Review] (PhotoFocus)
* [http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/olympus_om_d_e_m5_review.shtml Olympus OM-D E-M5: A Field Review. The Best MFT Camera Yet.] Also has good overview of lenses.
* [http://www.thephoblographer.com/2012/05/30/review-olympus-omd-em5/ Review: Olympus OMD EM5] (The Phoblographer)
* [http://blog.mingthein.com/2012/06/02/omd/ Full review: The Olympus OM-D E-M5] (Ming Thein)
* [http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2012/05/06/the-olympus-om-d-e-m5-digital-camera-review-micro-43-finally-matures-for-real-by-steve-huff/ The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Digital Camera Review. Micro 4/3 finally matures…for real.] (Steve Huff)

Revision as of 23:14, 2 March 2013

I acquired an Olympus OM-D EM-5 on February 27, 2013. I got it with the bundled 12-50mm kit lens.

Lenses

I bought the Olympus lens hood for the 12-50mm as well as a B+W 52mm Clear UV Haze with Multi-Resistant Coating (010M). More on hoods and filters.

I will almost certainly be getting the 75mm f1.8 lens. After that, I'm not sure. I'm considering:

Needs:

  • Every day prime lens. Just not sure what length I want to be shooting at: 12mm? 17mm? 20mm?
  • Meetings, often in low-light conditions. This is where the 75mm f1.8 comes in.

Other possibilities:

See also:

Bag

I have the BlackRapid Metro camera strap. In theory, the Snapr 35 would have been perfect, but it was not well-reviewed.

I also bought a generic padded insert, which holds the body and a few lenses, and which I can use in any of my bags.

I've narrowed down my bag choices to:

I'll probably get a Tom Bihn 3D mesh organizer cube to hold various accessories and cables.

Other possibilities and resources:

See Also

Reviews